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A huge thank you to the 16 volunteers who joined the BPC "Beautify Brewster" team this year!

On the crisp but beautiful morning of April 25, this energetic group set out to support the annual town-wide cleanup sponsored by the Brewster Department of Natural Resources. Working in pairs, our team cleared half-mile stretches along Satucket and Slough roads to protect Brewster’s vital ponds and groundwater. Among the more unusual finds were a car fender and a Cutco knife—along with a relentless supply of nip bottles!

Mark your calendar for the Brewster Ponds Coalition's 2026 Pond Summit, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM, at the Brewster Ladies’ Library (1622 Main Street, Brewster). The topic of this year’s event is “How Brewster Protects Pond Users from Cyanobacteria Blooms.” 

The event will begin with a presentation from Ron Essig, a member of the BPC Board of Directors and leader of the Citizen Science program. Ron will provide a history of this BPC signature program which is currently in its tenth year, monitoring Brewster’s ponds for harmful cyanobacteria. He will briefly review what cyanobacteria is, how it can harm both people and pets, and the complexities of the testing procedures. 

Dan Syriala, Director of the Brewster Department of Health, will discuss the Town’s processes in evaluating cyanobacteria risks in our ponds and the methods that have been developed this season in conjunction with the BPC to ensure timely evaluation of any cyanobacteria blooms. He will also review the new septic system regulations that serve to further prevent harmful chemicals from entering Brewster’s ponds. 

This event is free and open to the public. Check-in, coffee, and pastries will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by the presentations at 9:30 AM. To register, please click here.  

The Pond Summit is being sponsored by The Leighton Team, a BPC business partner.